S.909 - Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act

A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Popular: Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act as introduced.
  • Short: Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act as introduced.

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10/24/09
RE: S.909

(S. 909: Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act). This is a great first step in protecting LGBT persons in this country. The next ste...

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10/17/09
Definition of insanity

S. 909 will broadly define the meaning of "intimidation." A pastor's sermon could be considered "hate speech" if heard by an individual ...

Source: RenewAmerica
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10/17/09
RE: S.909

S. 909 will broadly define the meaning of “intimidation”. A pastor's sermon could be considered “hate speech” if heard by an individual w...

Source: Canada Free Press
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10/17/09
RE: S.909

S. 909 will broadly define the meaning of “intimidation”. A pastor's sermon could be considered “hate speech” if heard by an individual w...

Source: Canada Free Press
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10/13/09
CLF Notes: Freedom of Speech No Lo...

...could become something more than politically incorrect, it could become illegal. The U.S. Senate is considering a Hate Crimes Bill (S....

Source: Town Hall
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09/29/09
Last Chance to Stop Hate Crimes Bill

In July, the Senate passed its version of the hate crimes bill (S. 909) as an amendment to the Defense Authorization bill; in April, the ...

Source: Florida Baptist Witness
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07/30/09
The Georgia Congressional Delegati...

Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (S. 909, HR1913): Would add actual or pieced sexual orientation and gend...

Source: Sovo.com
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07/30/09
RE: S.909

The United States Senate recently passed the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HCPA/S.909), a "Hate Crimes Bill" that provides ...

Source: Examiner.com
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07/28/09
Hate is not a family value

The bill is now before the Senate for consideration [S. 909]. While no one piece of legislation can address the hateful beliefs and views...

Source: Westside Gazette
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07/26/09
Political Vel Craft: BREAKING: "HA...

...thought is based upon and reflects the truths found in the Bible. How will this legislation over-rule the First Amendment? S. 909 broa...

Source: Town Hall
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05/04/11
S.909: Private Investment in Commu...

Fellow Christians, There is a “hate crimes bill” S.909 that was devised by the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith in order to crimina...

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12/21/10
Bishop Fulton Sheen on Temptation

A hate crime bill designed to eliminate the free speech of traditional Christians has passed the House and is now in the Senate as S. 909...

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12/13/10
Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » ...

Senator Reid, for Senator Kennedy, introduced the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act (S. 909) on April 28, 2009. Senator Leahy su...

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12/13/10
Defense Legislation: Hate Crime Le...

Senator Leahy successfully amended the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1390) with language that is similar to S. 909 on July 16, 2...

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11/24/10
Bethenny Frankel Naturally Thin Gr...

Fellow Christians, There is a “hate crimes bill” S.909 that was devised by the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith in order to crimina...

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11/24/10
Bethenny Frankel Naturally Thin Gr...

Fellow Christians, There is a “hate crimes bill” S.909 that was devised by the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith in order to crimina...

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11/17/10
Cooking Tips : How to Grill a Port...

Fellow Christians There is a “hate crimes bill” S.909 that was devised by the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith in order to criminal...

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11/05/10
Profecias dos últimos dias: O Ano ...

"Uma oitiva sobre a Lei da Prevenção dos Crimes de Ódio — Imposição da Lei Local, já aprovada pela Câmara dos Representantes como H.R. 19...

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11/01/10
Burning Man Festival: Proposed fed...

Today (Thursday 25 June), the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act (S. 909) that t...

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10/27/10
Ron Paul on Washington Watch – Aud...

Fellow Christians, There is a “hate crimes bill” S.909 that was devised by the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith in order to crimina...

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